An update...

Dear Reader:

So, it has been several months since my last post.  Prior to Christmas, I was having some headaches that were rather persistant.  I made an appointment with my oncologist to determine whether or not to bring my scan forward or not.  We both agreed to keep the scan in January (it was TODAY actually) and to try varying my meds as perhaps I was experiencing 'rebound' type headaches and minor migraines.  I'm happy to report that these ideas seem to have worked. 

I had my first MRI at the "four month" interval today and will be seeing my oncologist bright and early tomorrow morning.  Please keep me in your thoughts/prayers tonight.

In other news, I'm working on the actual committee for our local Relay for Life this year.  American Cancer Society does such an excellent job in so many key areas and is one of the few organizations that funds RESEARCH for cures.  I've begun my fundraising efforts for the event and would like to challenge those reading my blog to donate either to a local charity or to my relay event using the icon below.  Awareness is only half of the battle.  Funds are needed more now than ever and with the twists and turns that the economy has taken over the past few years, a lot of non profits aren't receiving donations on the order that they were pre-2008.  I know we're all feeling the pinch financially, but please do consider donating.  If we all gave ten or twenty dollars, the dream of funding research to speed up the search for cures would become a reality and many of us (both those of us battling cancer and those around us who care for us and help us throughout our journey) would benefit.  Here is the link to donate. Please, give if you can. Together we can end the senseless cruelty of cancer. I will post an update tomorrow after my oncology appointment! Hope there are still people out there reading my blog! :-) Stay well, friends.

An update

I start by apologizing for the length of time between posts...it's been busy this end these past few months. I had another great MRI in May which was another milestone on the road. In April, I captained a Relay for Life team that was the highest fundraising team at our event which was GREAT....and ACS asked me to be the keynote speaker at the survivor banquet, the week prior to the event. A new school year just started and about three weeks ago, at my neuro appointment, the doctor asked how I'd feel if we tried to take me off of the anti-seizure med, Dilantin. I have to say, it's been a little tougher than I imagined to ween off of it, but in about ten days, I will be off of all daily meds...that just leaves fiorecet for headaches and Ativan for any anxiety-type problems. My next scan is sept 5th....fingers crossed and positive thoughts out there please if anyone is still reading. Thanks for your support and patience thus far....some of you that have contacted me directly have been great supporters and have helped me though some tough times...I will post again soon. Take care, everyone.